Events
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May 3 - May 5
Crypticon Seattle '24
Crypticon Seattle is the convention celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Darker Side. Three days of your favorite actors, authors, and artists, along with tons of new people and things you never knew existed. But we are so much more than a tidal wave of blood, guts, and scares. Crypticon welcomes and supports all types of dark art and encourages people from all walks of life to come and enjoy the show.
Jul 19 - Jul 21
Geekfest West
Calling all Geeks, join us at GeekFest West, the ultimate celebration of geek culture. Here are some fantastic things you can expect at GeekFest West, the three-day extravaganza of fun, entertainment, and education that will take place in Everett, Washington. The event is to celebrate geek culture in the Western United States. GeekFest will feature diverse activities, including an Expo Vendor Hall, Street Fair, Gameboards and Card events, Outdoor Music Festival, and MORE!
Past events
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Captain Slinky Presents ODDMALL EMPORIUM OF THE WEIRD "SPRUNG 3" Art, Craft, Gift & Gaming Show
What IS Oddmall? The TLDR: It's craft show for people who don't fit in at the church bazaar. We like it weird. We also like it big - we have over ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY vendors! Where is it? The Evergreen State Fairgrounds, in Monroe, at the Event Center When 04/20/2024 10 AM - 6 PM and 04/21/2024 10 AM - 5 PM How much will it cost - ADMISSION IS FREE! PARKING IS FREE! FUN IS FREE!
Apr 13
Washington State Toy Show
The Washington State Toy Show features Vintage and Modern Toys, Comic Books, and Collectibles from local Vendors. Toys, Action Figures, Die-Cast, LEGO, Collectibles, Video Games, Comic Books, and so much more will be available. Join us as the Washington State Toy Show heads north to Snohomish County for our first show away from Puyallup. This show will fill every corner of available space in the beautiful Angel of the Winds Conference Center in downtown Everett. General Admission Tickets are
Mar 29 - Mar 31
Washington State Gaming Expo
The Gaming Expo will cover 150,000 sq ft featuring Video Games, Tabletop Games, Retro Games, RPG Gaming, VR Gaming, Board Games, PC Gaming, Exhibitors, Independent Gaming Developers, Arcades and Pinball Machines, YouTube and Twitch streamers, and a few dozen of THE BIGGEST GAMING Celebrities spread across three days in March.
Mar 2 - Apr 21
Lucha Libre Art Show
The Lucha Libre Art Show opens this Saturday, March 2nd at Nepantla Cultural Arts Center! Opening reception is from 5pm-7pm. We have displaying artistas from Mexico City, Barcelona, Florida, Cali, Oregon and of course right here in Seattle! The exhibition runs March 2nd-April 21st. Gallery Hours are Thu-Sat 12pm-6pm & Sun 12pm-4pm
Jan 27 - Jan 28
Anime Washington
An event to bring the fans, exhibitors, artists, and special guests together to celebrate anime, manga, and Asian Pop Culture over two days in January. Come meet some of the biggest names in anime and shop at exhibitors, artists, and makers. Dress in Coplay if that is your passion. Enjoy some tabletop and video gaming for one or both days at the first annual Anime Washington!
Dec 8
Punk Rock Flea Market
the pacific Northwest’s favorite underground shopping experience wraps ourself in low-voltage electric lights and plugs into the pulsing heart of downtown Seattle. Over three positively merry days more than 150 vendors will set up shop with clothes, music, crafts, art, food, sneakers, skateboards, electronics, vegan soap, bike parts, graffiti supplies, snake oil and droids. There’s a gift for everyone on your list, be they NAUGHTY or NICE or anything in between!
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Captain Slinky Presents Oddmall Emporium of the Weird: Creepsmas 3
Creepsmas is that wonderful, magical period of time that starts at sunrise on November 1st and ends with the Shopping Nightmare known as “Black Friday”, where you’re not quite done with Halloween, but it’s almost time to put up the tree! The “Creepsmas 3” event is our third annual celebration of the wonderous season, and is the perfect compromise where the two Holidays can meet somewhere in the middle! It’s your perfect chance to find those perfect, weird, odd, one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone.
Sep 22 - Sep 24
Rose City Comic Con '23
Rose City Comic Con is Portland’s premier pop culture event. It is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone! While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. Our goal is to provide you with a rewarding, fun, and family-friendly event experience.
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Punk Rock Flea Market
PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET says ‘so long’ to summer 2023 in the sultry environs of TACOMA, WA. We’re bringing our cool refreshing blend of bargains, bands and booze back to ALMA on Sept 2 & 3 2023. On Labor Day weekend hundreds of vendors from up and down the Puget Sound will pile into ALMA to sell their finest wares. DJ’s keep the energy pumping in the early hours, LIVE MUSIC fills the afternoon, we’ve got alcoholic drinks for the grownups, sugary treats for the kids, mouthwatering food for everyone
Aug 5
Lowrider Block Party
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery 3rd annual Lowrider block party.
May 27 - May 27
SnoCo Toy & Collectibles Show '23
With over 100 vendors, the SnoCo Toy & Collectibles show will be the place to be. Vendors will have new and vintage toys, comic books, trading cards, model railroad, model cars, die cast cars, Funko, action figures and all sorts of pop culture collectibles for you to shop from. Brought to you by the people who bring you Oddmall Emporium of the Weird. Find me at Booth # 80
May 19 - May 21
Crypticon Seattle '23
Crypticon Seattle is the convention celebrating the Pacific Northwest’s Darker Side. Three days of your favorite actors, authors, and artists, along with tons of new people and things you never knew existed. But we are so much more than a tidal wave of blood, guts, and scares. Crypticon welcomes and supports all types of dark art and encourages people from all walks of life to come and enjoy the show.
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Captain Slinky Presents ODDMALL EMPORIUM OF THE WEIRD "SPRUNG 2" Art, Craft, Gift & Gaming Show
Captain Slinky Presents the second annual Oddmall Emporium of The Weird "SPRUNG" Art, Craft, Gift and Gaming Show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, this time in The BIG Building, baybeeeee!!! More than A HUNDRED local weirdos making uniquely beautiful Art of all kinds for your entertainment and purchase consideration! Find me at Booth # 131
Apr 22
Geek Xtravaganza 3: A Unique Geek Shopping Event!
Unique Geek Shopping Event! Game Designers, Artists, Authors, Comics, Crafters, Makers, Pop Culture Artisans, T-shirts, Collectible Toys, Games, POPs, and More! Geek Xtravaganza is bringing together the best variety of uniquely geeky creators and vendors in a bazaar covering lots of fandoms and genres of geeky goodness.
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Washington State Toy Show
Join us on April 1st and 2nd for our biggest toy show ever. Two buildings, 2 days, and 55,000 sq ft of toys at the Washington State Fair and Events Center in Puyallup. Vintage and Modern Toys sold with over 200+ Vendors featuring Toys, Action Figures, Die Cast, LEGO, Collectibles, Video Games, Comic Books, and so much more will be available.
Mar 18 - Mar 19
SideQuest Expo '23
Video games and Collectibles come together for a weekend of family friendly fun and entertainment. This show is primarily retro video game focused but it has been quickly changing into a spot for many other collectible genres as well. We have had vendors selling: toys, comics, plush, fan art, TCG, posters and even sports cards. This year we look forward to having 2 rooms filled with vendors, arcade machines, industry personalities and other entertainment to be announced. Find me at Booth # 23
Mar 4 - Mar 26
Art of the Movement Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of the Art of the Movement Art Show at the Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery on Saturday March 4th from 5pm-7pm. Exhibition runs from March 4th-26th Meet the artists and celebrate with community!
Nov 12
Captain Slinky Presents Oddmall Emporium of The Weird CREEPSMAS 2 Art, Craft & Gift Show
An annual FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING Between-The-Holidays Art, Craft & Gift Show celebrating CREEPSMAS, the perfect time where it's too early to put up your Christmas Tree but you're not quite ready to throw out your Jack-O-Lantern. It's a jumpstart on your Holiday Shopping before Black Friday, with a bit of a creepy vibe! Featuring the most unique collection of hand-crafted items and art that can only be described as... different. But in the most awesome way!
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Kingcon NW 2022
Kingcon NW 2022 is taking place on Oct 15th & 16th in Renton WA at the downtown Pavilion. We will be having tons of builders and creatives, vendors and artists, special appearance of the local Mandaloria clan, LEGO displays, video games, food trucks and a special evening VIP party!
Oct 1
10TH Annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race
The 10th Annual North Puget Sound Conference on Race will continue to center Black & Brown joy in creative and imaginative spaces as we discuss ways to engage in radical community healing. It will take place both virtually through an online conference platform and in-person at Everett Community College on October 1st, 2022 from 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. PST. This year's moderated keynote panel discussion will feature a conversation about Wellness through Abolition between Ijeoma Oluo & Nikkita Oliver.